Reception des Candidats dans le St. Ministere, à Zurich; Presentation et Ordination Solemnelle d’un Nouveau Pasteur dans une Eglise de la Campagne de Zurich (Reception of the Candidates and Presentation and Ordination of a New Pastor)

David Herrliberger

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a formal gathering inside ecclesiastical and civic buildings. The image contains two panels that depict different scenes related to ecclesiastical ceremonies or events in Zurich. In the top panel, a group of figures is assembled inside a room with large windows and a tiled stove. The scene appears structured and ordered, with individuals standing on either side of a central figure. The bottom panel shows a formal ceremonial occasion inside a church, where figures in religious attire stand before a gathered assembly. The setting features arched windows, vaulted ceilings, and an elevated pulpit. A group of seated figures on either side of the aisle reflect a solemn congregation witnessing the proceedings. The style of the drawing captures architectural features and attire of the period, emphasizing the significance of these formal events.